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There's epic miniseries, and then there's this

Two epic miniseries, in 1080p, produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, in one limited edition box set. That about sums up the Band of Brothers & Pacific Blu-ray Box Set ($135) which is slated to hit shelves on November 8th. Whether you’ve caught the occasional re-run on the History Channel, or missed these series [...]

Vision Quest

For those of us who continue to don eyeglasses, whether for practicality or for fashion, purchasing them has always been a rather painful (and expensive) process. Once you get through the eye exam, you’re faced with choosing a pair of not-so-offensive frames from a veritable wall of them, while not voiding your wallet of every [...]

Smell Top Shelf

Smelling like a bottle of gin at one point was a bad thing in proper society. Now it seems the tides have changed for fans of the quintessential British spirit. Juniper Sling ($160) is a new fragrance from Penhaligon’s — a boutique brand that has held its own in the men’s grooming world across the [...]

The Wolverine Mayall is a new addition to the famed boot maker’s No. 1883 collection. Featuring a soft full-grain leather upper with a textured, plaid woven print lining, the 8” boot can be folded down for extra versatility, providing two distinctive looks. Thanks to a full-foam foot bed, these boots feature the same comfort and [...]

Sip, savor, repeat

Ron Abuelo 7 Anos Rum ($23) hails from Panama where it’s produced entirely from estate-grown sugar cane. It’s a rich blend of rums hand-selected by the Master Blender and aged for seven years in small oak barrels, which gives the rum a rich, mellow and refined flavor. In the glass, the rum is a lovely [...]

A Polish Supercar? Indeed.

Okay, so it sounds like an Italian pasta special, but the Arrinera is a bonafide high-powered supercar out of… Poland. Though it certainly doesn’t break any new ground, design-wise, except for possibly the insanely busy and somewhat disjointed rear end, it does echo some of the same elements from recent Lamborghinis, such as the Murcielago. [...]

Boom Stick

Most TV speakers have the acoustical chops of a cowbell orchestra. We put up with them simply because alternatives are pricey, bulky, and a pain in the ass to install in a clean and proper manner. The Yamaha YAS-101BL Front Surround System improves on these common drawbacks in several ways. It’s relatively easy on the [...]

They say if man were meant to fly, he would have been born with wings. Master base jumper and sky diver Jeb Corliss circumvents this minor detail, flying squirrel-style, – via a wingsuit. While he’s tossed himself off of some pretty famous architecture including the Eiffel Tower, the Seattle Space Needle, and the Petronas Twin [...]

Strum, As You Are

At the helm of Nirvana, Kurt Cobain was crowned by many as the voice of Generation X. The distinctive guitar he used in his final three years of his life just happened to be from another generation — 1965. In celebration of his talents and lasting influence, Fender has meticulously reincarnated his unique lefty axe [...]

Bokeh-fest

Camera gear is a slippery slope. Between bodies, lenses, cases, flashes, and mounts you’re lucky to get an ideal outfit without losing your shirt. However, once you’ve been bitten with the bug for fast glass (lenses) the rabbit hole truly widens. One lens we’ve been itching to get our hands on with is the impossibly [...]

Wine Know

Wine is a subject we prefer studying with a glass, friends, and a good meal. However, if you’re looking to read up on the subject, Matt Kramer on Wine: A Matchless Collection of Columns, Essays, and Observations by America’s Most Original and Lucid Wine Writer ($12) is a great resource. The title is a little [...]

Six-Eyes

If you live an active lifestyle (note: intently watching the Ironman Triathlon while downing a bucket of chicken doesn’t count), you know how important optics are. Poor vision can be the difference between finishing in one piece or ending up on a gurney. Case in point, the Oakley Fast Jacket ($220), which is designed by [...]

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Just My E-Type

Jaguar has officially sloughed off the traditional designs that stood for decades. The new design era is officially in full swing, and they’ve not only penned but created the next star in their lineup, the Jaguar C-X16 Concept, which will show up in Frankfurt next week. This one’s got some big shoes to fill, as [...]

Affordable Diver Sophisticate

Earlier this year, we introduced you to the Magrette Regattare prior to its much anticipated release. Well, we were able to get our hands on one to see for ourselves if the horological fanfare was justified. More photos and the full review after the jump.